Datasheet

The SF-24V vacuum tube stereo ribbon microphone is the
pinnacle of our SF-series stereo microphones. The sound
pickup is lush, smooth and natural, with outstanding stereo
imaging and superb transient response. The tube electronics
provide increased midrange reach, unmatched clarity and
detail, and an airiness previously unheard of in ribbon mics.
Utilizing the same proprietary tube electronics as in our TEC
Award winning R-122V ribbon microphones, the SF-24V deliv-
ers the ultimate in stereo ribbon miking for the true connoisseur
of recorded sound.
The SF-24V’s independent tube circuits provide an output level of
-38 dB, suitable for use with any professional preamplifier. With self-
noise of lower than 18 dB, the SF-24V’s ultra-quiet operation is suitable for
the most demanding classical and acoustic recording applications.
Like an SF-12, the SF-24V is actually two matched ribbon microphones,
placed one above the other in a coincident pair, each aimed 45 degrees from
center in the classic Blumlein configuration. The magnet/pole piece structure
of each ribbon transducer delivers a wide, uniform frequency response with
no substantial peaks or dips, and the 1.8-micron ribbons produce superb
transient response. Frequency response is excellent regardless of the angle
of sound striking the ribbons and off-axis coloration is negligible
SF-24V FEATURES
• Vacuum tube circuitry provides high output and impedance matching
• True stereophonic (Blumlein and M-S) recording from one coincident
microphone
• High SPL capabilities
• No distortion up to maximum SPL rating
• Extremely low residual noise
• Ribbon elements are not affected by heat or humidity
Absence of high frequency phase distortion
• Equal sensitivity from front or back of elements
• Consistent frequency response regardless of distance
• High efficiency, matching toroidal transformers
• Very low magnetic leakage
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
• Orchestra
• String Sections
• Solo Strings
• Brass and Woodwinds
Acoustic Piano
• Harp
• Choirs
• Drum Overheads
• Percussion Instruments
Acoustic Guitars
• Large & Small Ensembles
Ambiance
• Stereo to Mono
Reduced Size
ROYER SF-24V
Vacuum Tube Stereo Coincident Ribbon Microphone

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